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Hey! Any group for admits?

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Thanks 👍🏿

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Hi, Any news on INSEAD r2 Jan27 interview invites for indian students?

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Hello!

I recently had a free consultation session with UniAdvise, and honestly, it was one of the more genuine conversations I’ve had during this whole admissions process. The session was conducted by one of the founders herself, and what stood out to me was how direct and realistic she was throughout, no exaggerated promises or guaranteed admits type of talk.

I was actually referred to them by a senior from my college who got into Cambridge through their guidance, they do provide discounts through referrals so if anyone wants the same, I’d be happy to help out

Which colleges are you targeting?

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Qualification;Completed my ACCA in 1.5 years (fastest possible time)
B.Com : 8.7 sgpa
10th: 9.4 cgpa
12th: 82%

Work ex: started as an analyst in Deloitte. Got double promoted in 6 months. worked for 1.5 years as consultant. Stepped out, explored opportunities in industry, worked as finance and strategy advisor at a real estate firm for 5 months. Returned to Deloitte as consultant. Got promoted within 6 months to assistant manager. It’s been 1 year where I am handling multiple clients and teams at the same time. Received multiple awards during my tenure at deloitte.

Extacurriculars: I am singer and guitarist. I do multiple concerts. I also am a Kathak dancer.

I am looking fora career switch with the help of an mba. I wish to move into strategy consultant at top firms.

Can someone please evaluate my profile.

I think this is a genuinely strong MBA profile with a lot more upside than you probably realise. The biggest strength for me is the pace of progression. Completing ACCA in 1.5 years, getting double promoted early at Deloitte, stepping into industry exposure, then returning and progressing again quickly into Assistant Manager all point towards strong execution, maturity, and leadership potential.

The extracurriculars are also a real differentiator. Music performances and Kathak dancing add personality and balance to what could otherwise be seen as a more traditional consulting/finance profile.

A 655 GMAT is absolutely workable in my opinion, especially when paired with strong academics and career progression. I got into INSEAD and multiple M7/T15 programs myself with a 595 GMAT, so I genuinely do not think scores are everything. Essays, positioning, clarity of goals, and overall narrative matter far more than most applicants realise.

The key for you now is building a clear and compelling story around why MBA, why strategy consulting, and what long-term trajectory you’re trying to create.

Happy to chat further if helpful. Feel free to reach out or book a free consultation through the site and we can discuss overall strategy, school selection, and positioning in more detail.

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Hi I would love if someone could please give a feedback on my profile -

27 yr Indian Male with a workex of 4 years.

Background & Academics:

Demographics: Indian Male, Engineer (B.Tech from a Tier-2 institution).

Academics:

10th Grade: 89.6%

12th Grade: 90.8%

Undergrad (B.Tech): 7.73 CGPA Tier-2 College

GMAT Focus: Targeting 715 (currently in prep).

Aptitude: Previously scored 99th percentile in CAT.

Work Experience (~4 Years at a Multinational Organization):

Career Trajectory: Cross-functional and growth-oriented. Transitioned from execution-heavy roles (Supply Chain/Invoicing/Oracle data entry) to a more strategic Finance Support/Transfer Pricing role 1.5 years ago to gain broader business exposure, more responsibilities and better project role.

Key Achievement: Stepped into a high-stakes Transfer Pricing project where the previous resource had failed. Successfully managed a disappointed client, delivered above expectations, and directly contributed to the company renewing the contract.

Recognition: Received the Recognition Award from the VP at year end and a "Top Tier" performance rating from my manager for this year.

Technical/Global Exposure: Build Excel dashboards for complex billings and audit reports. Collaborate daily with Treasury, FP&A, and Tax teams across APAC (Singapore, Korea, China) and EMEA (20+ countries), managing data for 20-25 countries.

One of the biggest drawbacks is I am yet to receive a promotion as I have transitioned between differen projects - from supply chain to pivoting to Transfer Pricing Finance related projects.

Extra-Curriculars / Leadership:

Represented school in Basketball at a competitive level.

Student Council member (12th Grade).

Part of the Sales & Marketing team for the college cultural fest.

Post-MBA Goals:

Pivot into Technology Consulting or Product Management within a global environment.

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Hey! I think there are definitely some solid building blocks in the profile, but execution and positioning are going to matter a lot because on paper this still sits in a very competitive bucket.

The positives first:
• strong school academics overall
• clear analytical aptitude given the 99 percentile CAT
• good international exposure across APAC + EMEA stakeholders
• nice example of stepping into a difficult client situation and recovering the relationship
• transition from execution-heavy work into more strategic finance-related responsibilities is directionally positive

That said, there are also a few challenges you’ll need to address honestly.

The biggest one is differentiation. Indian male engineer with ~4 years experience is probably the single most competitive MBA demographic globally, so schools will naturally compare you against candidates with stronger brands, faster progression, promotions, leadership scope, or more developed extracurriculars.

The lack of promotion is not fatal, but it does weaken the profile somewhat unless clearly explained through increasing responsibility and intentional internal transitions.

The GMAT will matter a lot here too. If you actually land a 715 equivalent, that materially changes the competitiveness of the profile. Until then, it’s hard to properly assess where you stand because that score could become either a major strength or a limiting factor.

I also think the goals need tightening. “Technology consulting or product management” is currently too broad and slightly disconnected from the existing experience. Schools will want a much cleaner story around why those paths make sense specifically from your background.

Overall, I think there is definitely potential here, but this is the type of profile where essays, positioning, and narrative become incredibly important because the raw stats/profile alone probably won’t carry the application.

I went through the MBA process myself recently and got into INSEAD plus multiple M7/T15 programs with a 595 GMAT, so I know first-hand how much application strategy matters beyond pure numbers. I’m also an LBS grad and interviewed applicants for LBS. Happy to chat further if helpful mate, feel free to reach out or book a free consultation through the site!

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Gprabhumir - your profile shows potential, given the consulting experience, big-4 brand and career progression.

I'd like to understand your professional experience more to assess better e.g. key projects/ achievements at work, any international exposure (INSEAD loves this), leadership stints, etc.

The GMAT score is a bit on the lower side for INSEAD (assuming you're an Indian Male applicant?). Please aim to improve it by 20+ points to strengthen your odds.

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